[Update]Looks like this deal is dead for now.
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It's only been a week and Amazon has already slapped a healthy discount on the new TIE Fighter. They've priced it at a much more attractive $41.49, but who knows for how long. If you're considering this set (or if you need help deciding, check out our review), I recommend pouncing before they raise the price. Thanks to forum member nyjpapi for the heads up.

Well, that's because it's now a third party seller through Amazon, not Amazon itself. I liked Amazon a lot more when I didn't have to work to screen out the third party sellers. I am sure that Amazon will have this set on sale again soon.

If you click the link provided by emmtwosix in this thread viewtopic.php?f=28&t=7230, Barnes & Noble has the TIE Fighter at 10% off. Use coupon code A8N7K7X to get an additional 15% off. It actually ends up being a few cents cheaper than the Amazon's deal.